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Refugee Week Online: Share a Song

There are many different ways to celebrate Refugee Week, including the simple act of sharing a song.

Published: 16 June 2020 | 12:00 AM Updated: 28 April 2021 | 4:31 PM
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"I imagine a future that brings new ways for us to connect with each other through virtual reality." - Tardast Grime MC

Is there a song you love in another language, a song about home or displacement or imagining a different future?

Refugee Week describe their call to action:

“When much of the world was asked to stay at home this spring, choirs across the globe regrouped via video call, and musicians played on the roofs in Tehran. Others turned the music up in the kitchen, or sang louder in the shower. We needed to sing.

“Music brings us together, and connects us to our common humanity. It opens us to the hardships and joys of others, and helps us to imagine.”

Let us know what song you’d pick on Twitter and Instagram at @WeAreTheMU using the hashtag #ShareASong

Share a song

Ideas to get you started

Here are just a few quick ideas from staff at the MU

The organisers behind Refugee Week have also put some great ideas and resources up on their website.

What’s happening for Refugee Week

Refugee Week is a nationwide annual arts festival coordinated by Counterpoints Arts, sharing the voices, talents and experiences of refugees. This year the festival presents the theme of #Imagine, showcasing the artists visions for the future world.

A rundown of the online events taking place for Refugee week:

Thursday 18 June

  • 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm, Nyaruach & Emmanuel Jal – Interview and songs by the South Sudanese sister and brother duo. Find out more.
  • 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Tardast – Liverpool’s Iranian grime rapper presents ‘Mirrors’ with the Manteq collective. The short film is a metaphor representing reflections on memories and flashbacks. Find out more.
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Thris Tian and Worldwide FM – a special Global Roots show for Refugee Week with music and interviews. Find out more.

Friday 19 June

  • 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Lady Leshurr on The Positive Power of Football Chants – launching a new song created by the acclaimed MC celebrating the diversity of football, followed by a discussion. Find out more.

For more information see Refugee Week’s website.

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